If you are struggling to buy groceries or find affordable meal options, please know that you are not alone and there is ALWAYS help.

Greater Cleveland Food Bank
25897 Euclid Ave, Unit 4
Euclid, OH 44132
216-738-2067

Make sure that you bring your state-issued photo ID. If your ID lists a different state, that is ok. Just provide your Ohio residential address when you check in. If you live in 1609 Hazel, that would be the address you provide.

East Mount Zion Baptist Church - Lifeline Food Bank
9990 Euclid Ave
Cleveland, OH 44106
(216) 231-0284

To be eligible for the current month, call (216) 231-0284 on the second Monday of each month. The call-in time is 9:00am – 11:30am. Calling in puts your name on the list to receive food. Food distribution is the fourth Saturday of each month from 8:45am – 10:45am. This resource is walkable from CIM.

Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP)

Some students may be eligible for SNAP, which offers nutrition assistance to low-income individuals and families and provides economic benefits to communities. For more information, contact the Cleveland Food Bank HELP LINE at 216.738.206, text FOOD to 63566, or visit www.greaterclevelandfoodbank.org. The Help Center is open 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Case Western Reserve University also has a page dedicated to food security resources. We encourage you to visit their page as well if you are seeking help.